MONROVIA – The Cabinet Office of the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs has extended appreciation to the Law Reform Commission (LRC) for its participation in the 2024 Cycle of the Performance Management and Compliance System (PMCS).
Following an independent verification process and review of LRC’s performance against the two 2024 PMCS targets (1)— the development and publication of a Service Delivery Charter, and (2) the strengthening of internal systems, the Cabinet Office expressed how pleased it is to convey the score of the LRC.
The LRC’s overall performance rating (%) stands at 93.34% with summary of strengths and key achievements being: Developed and disseminated full and abridged SDC; publication verified via PMCS email, Facebook, and billboards; internal systems strengthened across procurement, HR, and policy frameworks.
The Cabinet Office, however, pointed out there are minor gaps and areas that need improvement – Minor section missing in SDC; SDC not yet uploaded to website or multimedia screen; delays in funding and staff replacement.
The Cabinet Office puts the Final Performance Rating as EXCELLENT. They have recommended for improvement: Upload full SDC to institutional website and display via multimedia screen; finalize and publish outstanding SDC content; continue ICT staffing process.
According to the Cabinet Office, this score reflects LRC’s efforts to meet national performance expectations to improve public service delivery and institutional effectiveness. “We commend the leadership and staff of your entity for the progress made during this cycle, and we encourage you to build on these achievements for even greater impact,” the Cabinet Office headed by Director General of the Cabinet Nathaniel Kwabo, says.
The Cabinet Office has presented a detailed performance report to the LRC and an attachment that highlight strengths, areas for improvement, and specific observations from the verification team. “We encourage you to use these findings to guide planning, implementation, and internal performance monitoring for the current cycle.”
Meanwhile, the Cabinet Office says it remains available to work with LRC’s team on this 2025 Performance Management and Compliance System targets, and looks forward for the LRC’s continued commitment to strengthening governance and accountability in Liberia.
Recently, the Law Reform Commission formed part of President Boakai’s 2025 Performance Contracts Signing Ceremonies. The LRC on Thursday, June 12, 2025, participated in the President Joseph Boakai’s 2025 Performance Contracts signing ceremonies, with the Chairman of the Commission Cllr. Boakai N. Kanneh and Executive Director Cllr. Ramses T. Kumbuyah attending.
In an effort to institutionalize results-driven governance, President Boakai led the formal signing of the 2025 Performance Management and Compliance System (PMCS) Presidential Contracts. The signing ceremony, held at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Congo Town, marks an important step in the Government’s effort to strengthen transparency, service delivery, and institutional accountability across all sectors.
Under the theme, “Driving Accountability and Results Across Government,” President Boakai described the PMCS as a national turning point—from “promises to performance, inputs to impact, and excuses to excellence.”
“For the first time in our nation’s history,” President Boakai stated, noting, “we have completed a full national performance management cycle across our public sector. This is not only a milestone but a message: the era of business-as-usual governance is over.”
It can be recalled on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai launched the Performance Management and Compliance System (PMCS) at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Congo Town.
The event, attended by high-ranking government officials, development partners, and stakeholders, marks an important step in Liberia’s commitment to fostering a transparent and efficient government.
In his launching address, President Boakai emphasized that the PMCS embodies Liberia’s dedication to responsible and accountable governance.
“The launch of the PMCS signifies not just the introduction of a new system but the strengthening of a major commitment: our dedication to delivering effective and accountable government for every Liberian citizen,” President Boakai said.
The PMCS is central to the Administration’s ARREST Agenda, focusing on accountability, responsiveness, and responsible governance. The system sets clear performance standards for ministries, agencies, and commissions, enabling real-time monitoring and accountability.
“We want our citizens to see a government that listens, responds, and delivers,” President Boakai said, reinforcing the Administration’s resolve to enhance public trust and service delivery.
The Law Reform Commission is headed by Cllr. Boakai N. Kanneh, Chairman; and assisted by Cllr. Felecia V. Coleman, Vice Chair and Cllr. Ruth Jappah, Commissioner.
The LRC’s Administration/Secretariat is headed by Cllr. Ramses T. Kumbuyah, who serves as Executive Director. The Commission also comprises of astute lawyers and other weighty professionals who serve in other departments, including Human Resources, Finance, Human Rights & Gender, Codification, Research, Information & Communications, Procurement & Logistics, among others.
In keeping with its vision, the LRC envisions a Liberia where modern, responsive, accessible laws prevail. In regard to its mission, the LRC is dedicated to keeping the laws of Liberia under review, ensuring systematic development and reforming of the laws, and ensuring that the laws are fair, simple, accessible, and responsive to the needs of the Liberian people.
Key services provided by the LRC in keeping with is mandate include Legal Advice, Review of existing laws, Drafting of Bills/Propose Amendments, Review and advise on international instruments (Treaties and Conventions), Review and amendment of regulations and mandates of MACs and Codification of statutes and opinions of the Supreme Court of Liberia.
In regard to its core values, the Law Reform Commission is committed to integrity, transparency, accountability, professionalism, inclusivity and rule of law.
Concerning quality services for better Liberia, the LRC commits to: Legal Research and Analysis; Law Reform Proposals; Public consultations and stakeholder engagement; Drafting and reviewing legislation; Workshops and Seminars and Policy Advocacy.
